Online English Tutor Michael

Michael

Michael

English PhD

5.0

$91/hr

Experienced and fully qualified school teacher and university lecturer, teaching in schools and universities for over 10 years. A Level examiner for Pearson/Edexcel.

Michael
5.0
893 classes

Oxford University - English - PhD

Experienced and fully qualified school teacher and university lecturer, teaching in schools and universities for over 10 years. A Level examiner for Pearson/Edexcel.

Recent Students: 38
Total Hours: 870
Last Online:
All-time Students: 102
Total Classes: 893
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Recent Students: 38Total Hours: 870Last Online:
All-time Students: 102Total Classes: 893Signed Up:

About Me

I took my undergraduate degree at Oxford, then a masters and PhD in London. When I was a Postdoctoral Fellow of the British Academy I realised my vocation as a tutor and teacher. I trained as a school teacher and have enjoyed teaching 11-18 year old in schools in the state and independent sector.

I have published articles in top rated journals and most recently in the E-magazine of the English Media Centre, aimed at A Level students.

Writing poetry is another passion, but I'm not published, yet! And I really enjoy teaching Swedish and Norwegian dance!

Tutor Experience

Private tutor to students ranging from primary to Postgraduate, and every stage in between!

5 years at Oakham School teaching: IGCSE English Language, and English Literature; A Level English Literature; IB Diploma Programme English Literature; IB Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge.
Oxbridge Mentor, UCAS references. Marking and setting Entrance Exams.

1 year in Uppingham Community College teaching GCSE English Language and English Literature.

2 Years Tutor, Seminar Leader and Lecturer at King's College London.

Topic Expertise

A Level English Literature (including International A Levels)

IB Diploma Programme English Literature;
IB Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge.

GCSE English Language;
GCSE English Language.

IGCSE English Language;
IGCSE English Literature.

Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in English Literature from Beowulf to the present.






Client Reviews

My daughter said Michael was very helpful, and believes she will improve a lot with his tutoring.

- English Literature

Brilliant lesson on Morphology!

- English Literature

Great class today! We did vocabulary and writing.

- English

Very good, very helpful. Michael's English is top-notch!

- English

Great! We did a reading comprehension class.

- English

Michael was wonderful, well prepared, and incredibly knowledgeable. This lesson was of great help and I learned what I usually would in a week in one hour.

- Literature

Excellent Meeting!

- Language A: Literature

As a mature student, Michael has helped me rewrite the average A levels i achieved whilst in sixth form; elevating me from a C/D grade candidate to somebody who has now achieved an A grade. He offers exceptional and keen insight into the set texts and is adept in giving relevant information and pointers in regards to wider literature which has helped me expand my knowledge beyond the texts and led to me gaining those higher marks.

He is also extremely flexible and accommodating in regards to organising tuition around my working life, and has often given up weekends in order to support my learning. For this i am extremely grateful! Along with his affable personality and great patience i would highly recommend Michael to learners of all ages; he is a great investment towards improving your educational prospects and marks.

- English Literature

The class with Michael is inspiring and very helpful. He has an amazing approach and patience to a student.

- English

Very helpful and personable!

- English Literature

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Qualifications

PhD English Literature (W. B. Yeats: the influence of the poets of the 1930s.), supervised by Warwick Gould at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London.

MA Modern Literatures in English at Birkbeck, University of London

BA (Hons) English at Wadham College, Oxford University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Nottingham Trent University

Availability

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